Jeff Kortes

Jeff Kortes

Keynote Speaker: HR & Labor Relations Expert, Founder of Human Asset Management LLC, Author

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Jeff Kortes Biography

Jeff Kortes has over 25 years of experience in human resources and labor relations, with a diversified background in sectors including construction, manufacturing, municipal government, and high-tech environments. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles at companies such as SPX, Midas International, ConAgra, Inc., Camtronics Medical Systems, and the City of Franklin, Wisconsin, focusing on employee recruitment, retention, and development.

Kortes is the founder of Human Asset Management LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in talent acquisition, employee retention, leadership development, employee engagement, and the development of high-performance work cultures. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) through the National Speakers Association and offers insightful keynote programs such as "Give Your Employees C.R.A.P…the Success Formula for Building Employee Loyalty" and "Creating a Culture of C.R.A.P… how Culture will Drive Results in the New Workplace." His C.R.A.P. Philosophy (Caring, Respect, Appreciation, and Praise) has significantly reduced employee turnover by 40-80% in various organizations.

As a former HR leader and "headhunter," Kortes provides valuable insights into why organizations struggle with recruitment, retention, and culture building. His practical experience enhances his speaking engagements, making him a high-content, energetic speaker who connects with his audience through real-life stories and humor. He is also the author of "Give Your Employees C.R.A.P…and 7 Other Secrets to Employee Retention" and "HR Horror Stories…True Tales from the Trenches." Beyond his professional life, Kortes is an avid high school wrestling fan, a CrossFit participant, and a US Army veteran.

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Jeff Kortes Speaking Topics

Creating a Culture of C.R.A.P....How Culture Will Drive Results in the New Workplace

Have you ever wondered what makes some cultures engines that produce excellent results year after year? Those bosses and organizations that build a people-centric culture understand that it is the culture they create that drives success…not the opposite. This program is an “idea” program, but it is also a “process” program. Participants will understand the importance of building an engaged and loyal workforce as well as learn actionable steps they can use to start building this type of culture.

Recruit to Win

Do you struggle to find talent in a candidate driven market? Do you get frustrated trying to fill open positions? Do you wonder if there is a way to be successful in the war for talent? Jeff provides a “headhunter’s” insight into how to build a comprehensive recruiting strategy. It’s no longer enough to post a job and hope that candidates apply. He knows that strategy is at the heart of finding the people you need to run your organization. Through real-life stories and interactive participation, Jeff has created a program which helps participants understand how to build a strategy so they can win in the war for talent.

Give Your Employees C.R.A.P...the Success Formula for Building Employee Loyalty

Have you ever wondered why some bosses and organizations have people who are incredibly loyal to them and who will do anything for them while others have a revolving door of employee turnover? Those bosses and organizations people want to follow give their employees lots of C.R.A.P.! (Caring, Respect, Appreciation and Praise). Jeff provides a “headhunter’s” insight into why some employees are loyal and others work only to get a paycheck. Through real-life stories and interactive participation, Jeff has created a program which helps participants understand how to demonstrate Caring, Respect, Appreciation, and Praise, so that they can systematically build employee loyalty in their organization.

Jeff Kortes Videos

Employee Retention Strategies from a Headhunter
Creating Employee Retention Strategies by Giving Your Employees

How do I book Jeff Kortes to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jeff Kortes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jeff Kortes, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jeff Kortes or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Jeff Kortes for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jeff Kortes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jeff Kortes are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeff Kortes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Jeff Kortes speak about?

Jeff Kortes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Jeff Kortes travel from?

Jeff Kortes generally travels from Milwaukee, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jeff Kortes?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeff Kortes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jeff Kortes for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jeff Kortes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Jeff Kortes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources and Strategic Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeff Kortes for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jeff Kortes generally travels from Milwaukee, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kris Boesch, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Kaleem Clarkson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeff Kortes for an upcoming event.

Jeff Kortes Speaking Topics

  • Creating a Culture of C.R.A.P....How Culture Will Drive Results in the New Workplace

    Have you ever wondered what makes some cultures engines that produce excellent results year after year? Those bosses and organizations that build a people-centric culture understand that it is the culture they create that drives success…not the opposite. This program is an “idea” program, but it is also a “process” program. Participants will understand the importance of building an engaged and loyal workforce as well as learn actionable steps they can use to start building this type of culture.

  • Recruit to Win

    Do you struggle to find talent in a candidate driven market? Do you get frustrated trying to fill open positions? Do you wonder if there is a way to be successful in the war for talent? Jeff provides a “headhunter’s” insight into how to build a comprehensive recruiting strategy. It’s no longer enough to post a job and hope that candidates apply. He knows that strategy is at the heart of finding the people you need to run your organization. Through real-life stories and interactive participation, Jeff has created a program which helps participants understand how to build a strategy so they can win in the war for talent.

  • Give Your Employees C.R.A.P...the Success Formula for Building Employee Loyalty

    Have you ever wondered why some bosses and organizations have people who are incredibly loyal to them and who will do anything for them while others have a revolving door of employee turnover? Those bosses and organizations people want to follow give their employees lots of C.R.A.P.! (Caring, Respect, Appreciation and Praise). Jeff provides a “headhunter’s” insight into why some employees are loyal and others work only to get a paycheck. Through real-life stories and interactive participation, Jeff has created a program which helps participants understand how to demonstrate Caring, Respect, Appreciation, and Praise, so that they can systematically build employee loyalty in their organization.

Jeff Kortes Videos

Employee Retention Strategies from a Headhunter
Creating Employee Retention Strategies by Giving Your Employees
  • How do I book Jeff Kortes to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jeff Kortes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jeff Kortes, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jeff Kortes or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jeff Kortes for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jeff Kortes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jeff Kortes are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeff Kortes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jeff Kortes speak about?

    Jeff Kortes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Jeff Kortes travel from?

    Jeff Kortes generally travels from Milwaukee, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jeff Kortes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeff Kortes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jeff Kortes for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jeff Kortes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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